Paramedic - Part Time/Casual

Paramedic

Tri-Community South (TCS) EMS is currently seeking part time and casual paramedics.

Emergency medical technician-paramedic

Possess a current certificate as an emergency medical technician/paramedic (EMT-P) in the commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Be at least twenty-one (21) years of age

Possess and maintain a valid Pennsylvania motor vehicle operators license

Demonstrate the ability to lift with a partner of equal size a 175 lb. person and carry them up and down a flight of stairs

Possess and maintain current CPR, ACLS, PALS certifications and child clearances.

Background

The applicant must provide verification of the following:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum one year experience with medical command
• Current certification as an EMT-paramedic in the commonwealth of Pennsylvania
• EMSVO certified
• Required child clearances

Job related responsibilities/general responsibilities

The employee will be expected to perform the following:

1. Discharge faithfully the duties of his/her position regardless of personal considerations
2. Exhibit conduct above reproach in both official and private affairs
3. Learn and practice department procedures and policies
4. Act decisively and according to procedures in stressful situations requiring immediate action
5. Recall and accurately report observed events
6. Demonstrate an ability to work with and relate to peers, municipal employees, general public and municipal officials
7. Demonstrate a genuine concern and interest in public welfare at all times as well as in his/her own personal welfare
8. Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
9. Demonstrate ability to input information into computer

Essential functions

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, speak and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or operate objects, tools or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel or crouch.
• The employee must lift and move more than 100 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job included close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Work environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderately noisy.

Specific responsibilities

• Abide by work schedules provided by the system.
• Learn and abide by personnel policies specific for tri-community south EMS.
• Learn and practice by the standard operating procedures of tri-community south EMS.
• Wear the uniform and equipment provided during the scheduled tour of duty in all public appearances where the employee is representing tri-community south EMS.
• Institute emergency medical care when necessary according to the level of care indicated by the department of health of the commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
• Respond to all requests for an ambulance from dispatcher/dispatch center.
• Monitor all police/EMS radio communications during working shift assignment.
• Learn and operate all equipment stocked in every emergency vehicle/response unit belonging to tri-community south EMS.
• Ability to request assistance of additional emergency medical personnel, fire and police according to the standard operating guidelines.
• Transport the ill and injured to an appropriate emergency medical facility according to the current state mandated guidelines and policies of the system.
• Communicate vital medical information pertinent to the patient to the receiving emergency medical facility using the appropriate communications.
• Complete all medical records with all necessary information.
• Complete all special report documents as specified in the standard operating guidelines (i.e. crime scene reports, auto loss reports, on-job injury reports, equipment loss/damage reports, etc.).
• Replenish stock supplies used on each emergency call and fill out all paperwork completely. Stock and maintain vehicle according to the standard operating guidelines.
• Check stock supplies and vehicle functioning each shift according to the vehicle check lists.
• Protect patients' valuables and individual rights regarding confidentiality. Ensure HIPPA compliance for protected information. Properly document any personal/valuables that were transported in medical documentation.
• Participate in the continuing education program of the system.
• Supervise the activities of the basic life support personnel during the shift he/she is assigned to.
• Maintain all requirements of the tri-community south medical director to continue to function at the level of emergency medical technician/paramedic.
• Complete details assigned related to system operations.
• Participate in public relations and awareness activities.
• Complete responsibilities of committee and project assignments.
• Complete any detail vital to system operations.
• Accept the direction of the experienced advance life support staff, supervisor, director and the administrative committee.

Line of authority

It is the understanding that should any problems occur relating to the operations of tri-community south EMS policies and procedures and the employee needs counsel, he/she shall contact the supervisor immediately, then the director and then the administrative committee.

Selection criteria

Formal application, rating of education and experience, oral interview and reference check; job-related tests may be required.

The duties listed above are only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.